Where do the Award plaques come from?

[Boyd Roberts]

The wooden Award plaques come in various African designs (see photos for some examples).

 

Now we are in the award season you may like to look at a brief video clip of the craftsmen at the 'Co-operative Wend La Mita' in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso who make the Award plaques – at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gNss9JCKBw (This has a French commentary).

 

Wend La Mita translates to "God Understands" in the More language. Wend La Mita is one of a number of craft co-operatives set up in Burkina Faso specifically for the physically disadvantaged.

The craftsmen earn a living but also earn the respect of others for their ingenuity and skill in creating unique items.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gNss9JCKBw